Global Sanctions Analyst - Data & Inventory Analytics

Job Description

The Global Sanctions Analyst will support enterprise sanctions operations through data analysis, inventory management, reporting, and the development of actionable insights. The role will analyze large and complex datasets, monitor sanctions screening inventories and operational performance, and identify trends, anomalies, and emerging areas of risk. The Analyst will leverage advanced Microsoft Excel, Tableau, data mining, and visualization capabilities to transform sanctions operational data into meaningful insights that support decision-making, capacity planning, process improvements, and effective risk management. The role will also develop working knowledge of Bridger Insight, including sanctions screening workflows, alert inventories, escalations, dispositions, and related reporting data. The successful candidate will develop a strong understanding of American Express products, services, customers, entities, and sanctions screening processes to appropriately interpret data and provide meaningful business and compliance insights. Responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsibilities

• Own and support analysis of enterprise sanctions screening inventories, including inventory volumes, aging, SLA performance, inflows, outflows, and backlog trends.
• Perform data mining and exploratory analysis across large datasets to identify trends, anomalies, concentrations, and potential areas of operational or sanctions risk.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Tableau dashboards and reporting that provide clear visibility into inventory health, screening volumes, operational performance, and key sanctions metrics.
• Leverage advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities to analyze and reconcile complex datasets, including PivotTables, advanced formulas, lookups, conditional logic, data validation, and other analytical tools.
• Produce recurring and ad hoc inventory and management reporting, translating complex data into concise and actionable insights for Global Sanctions leadership and key stakeholders.
• Monitor business and Compliance inventory SLAs and proactively identify emerging backlogs, aging concerns, capacity constraints, or other performance trends.
• Analyze historical inventory and volume patterns to support forecasting, capacity planning, and resource allocation.
• Support enterprise sanctions match metrics reporting, including analysis of alert volumes, escalation trends, disposition outcomes, and other key performance and risk indicators.
• Use Bridger Insight and related data to analyze screening alert inventories, escalations, workflow status, dispositions, and SLA performance; support reconciliation and reporting across Bridger and downstream data sources.
• Conduct detailed analysis of account, customer, transaction, and spend data in support of sanctions-related reviews and oversight activities.
• Perform data quality and reconciliation activities to validate the completeness and accuracy of inventory and management reporting.
• Identify opportunities to automate, streamline, and enhance reporting and analytical processes, reducing manual effort and improving consistency and reliability.
• Develop reporting methodologies, data definitions, and documentation to promote consistent measurement and interpretation of key sanctions metrics.
• Partner with Compliance, Operations, Technology, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and develop reporting or analytical solutions that address business needs.
• Conduct root-cause and trend analysis to identify drivers of inventory changes, SLA performance, alert volumes, and other operational outcomes.
• Support ad hoc analytical requests and data-driven investigations for Global Sanctions leadership.
• Translate analytical findings into clear presentations and executive-level reporting that highlight key trends, risks, and areas requiring attention.
• Maintain an understanding of sanctions screening processes and regulatory requirements sufficient to appropriately interpret operational data and identify potential areas of concern.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Business Analytics, Data Analytics, Finance, Business, Risk Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in data analysis, business intelligence, operations analytics, risk management, compliance analytics, or a related analytical role.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including experience working with large datasets, PivotTables, advanced formulas, lookups, data reconciliation, and analytical reporting.
• Experience with Tableau or comparable business intelligence/data visualization tools, including developing dashboards and translating data into meaningful visualizations.
• Demonstrated experience with data mining, trend analysis, and identifying insights from large or complex datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify patterns, anomalies, and root causes within data.
• Experience developing and maintaining operational metrics, KPIs, inventory reporting, or management reporting.
• Ability to translate complex analytical findings into clear and concise business insights for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to validate data accuracy and reconcile information across multiple data sources.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple reporting deliverables and priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Tableau.
• Hands-on knowledge of Bridger Insight, including sanctions screening, alert workflows, inventory management, escalation processes, disposition data, and reporting.
• Experience extracting, reconciling, or analyzing data from Bridger Insight or comparable sanctions screening platforms.
• Experience with SQL, Python, Alteryx, or other data querying, transformation, or automation tools.
• Experience developing automated dashboards or recurring management reporting.
• Experience analyzing operational inventories, workflow volumes, SLA performance, capacity, and backlog trends.
• Experience working with large datasets from multiple systems and performing data reconciliation and quality validation.
• Experience within financial services, Compliance, AML, sanctions, financial crimes, risk management, or another regulated environment.
• Familiarity with OFAC regulations, global sanctions frameworks, and sanctions screening processes.
• Experience identifying opportunities to automate manual reporting processes and improve data quality or reporting efficiency.
• Ability to develop executive-ready reporting and clearly communicate key trends, risks, and analytical findings to senior stakeholders.

Employment eligibility to work with American Express in the United States is required as the company will not pursue visa sponsorship for these positions.

About us

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. From delivering differentiated products to providing world-class customer service, we operate with a strong risk mindset, ensuring we continue to uphold our brand promise of trust, security, and service.

As part of Team Amex, you’ll experience our powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career. Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

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We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can be and deliver your best. This means caring for you and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility you need to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• 6% Company Match on retirement savings plan
• Free financial coaching and financial well-being support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• 20+ weeks paid parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender, offered for pregnancy, adoption or surrogacy
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities

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